Ancient crocodile-like fossil sheds light on pre-Jurassic earth
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Ancient crocodile-like fossil sheds light on pre-Jurassic earth

What’s up, croc? Scientists have discovered an ancient species known to be the “sister” of modern-day crocodiles, according to a new study. The pre-historic predator, Turnersuchus hingleyae, was found incredibly preserved off the Jurassic Coast of Dorset, England. The fossil is the most complete of the “marine crocodiles” to be recovered…